Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 167: Allison scanned the room, taking in the grimy details.

Cobwebs clung to every corner, as if time had abandoned the place long ago.

Even the windows were sealed shut, blocking out any hint of escape.

The only way out was through a narrow door, currently guarded by armed men fleeing unarmed would be pure folly.

But her eyes caught something a few shards of glass scattered across the floor.

Clearly, no one had bothered to clean them up.

With painstaking effort, Allison edged forward, her movements slow and calculated.

Her fingers, tightly bound, barely managed to close around a shard.

The simple act of reaching for it was Herculean.

Just as she pressed the sharp edge against the rope binding her wrists, the door flew open with a bang.

She quickly tucked the shard into her sleeve, concealing it from view.

Rugal shoved another figure into the room.

You think you can be the hero? Rescue this woman in distress? Youre dreaming, boy! Allison squinted against the harsh light streaming in from outside, barely able to make out the new arrival.

All she could discern was his solid build.

Then she heard his voice.

Dont touch me! Kellan.

What was he doing here? Surely he knew better than to walk straight into this death trap! He didnt resist as they roughly tied him up.

Rugal sneered, unimpressed by Kellans passive demeanor.

Look at you thinking you can save anyone with your pathetic skills.

What a joke! Their eyes met, and Allison instantly understood.

was playing weak to throw them

casual tone, she chimed

healths a mess coughs up blood half

family might just pay a hefty

mid-swing, his fist

in his eyes as he sized

expensive Patek Philippe watch on Kellans wrist, he greedily

you, rich

cash, maybe Ill let you live, Rugal

funny, and youll regret it! With one last glare, Rugal swaggered off, the watch in hand, no doubt fantasizing about

shut, and darkness swallowed the room once

at Kellan once Rugal was

game here,

you show up here, of all places, and alone? His sickly demeanor melted away, replaced by the cold, calculating man she

Im the decoy.

need

was brief but

him was their lifeline, the only thing keeping them tethered to

Well, she said, understanding.

on our own

locked eyes

the people at

risk yourself? Because youre

made her heart stumble for just

her own reflection

me… and

just maybe you can cure my grandmother, he

And we are friends.

masking the truth behind

was here because he

his gaze a beat longer, mulling

course, it was

That would explain everything.

slowly and said, These guys? Just

big boss isnt due to show up for another three